A "captive import" in automotive terms refers to a vehicle that is manufactured by a foreign subsidiary or partner of a domestic automaker and then imported and sold under the domestic automaker's brand1. This practice allows automakers to quickly fill niches in their lineup by leveraging existing models from their global partners.
The Porsche 928 was first introduced in 1977 at the Geneva Motor Show. It was produced by Porsche AG of Germany from 1978 to 1995 and was initially conceived as a potential replacement for the Porsche 911. The 928 featured a front-mounted V8 engine and was designed to combine the performance and handling characteristics of a sports car with the comfort and luxury of a sedan.
A "captive import" in the context of cars refers to a vehicle that is manufactured by a foreign subsidiary of a domestic automaker and then imported and sold under the domestic company's brand1. This practice allows automakers to fill market gaps and take advantage of foreign manufacturing capabilities.